The Journal of Peter Gordon, 1732–1735

The Journal of Peter Gordon, 1732-1735, provides a rare first-hand account of one of the original Georgia colonists. In his journal, Gordon, who served as chief bailiff of Savannah, Georgia, documents the challenges faced by the original settlers, criticism of the Trustees' policies for the col...

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INTRODUCTION
THE JOURNAL OF PETER GORDON, 1732-1735
1. Verfasser:
Gordon, Peter
Weitere Verfasser:
Sweet, Julie Anne (author of foreword.), Coulter, E. Merton (HerausgeberIn)
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
University of Georgia Press 2021
Zusammenfassung:
The Journal of Peter Gordon, 1732-1735, provides a rare first-hand account of one of the original Georgia colonists. In his journal, Gordon, who served as chief bailiff of Savannah, Georgia, documents the challenges faced by the original settlers, criticism of the Trustees' policies for the colony, and interactions with indigenous peoples. His journal provides unique insight into the establishment of one of America's oldest colonies. The Georgia Open History Library has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this collection, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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1 online resource (1 online resource xiv, 78 pages) : illustrations
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English
Schriftenreihe:
Wormsloe Foundation publications ;
ISBN:
0-8203-5936-X
Zugangseinschränkungen:
Open Access
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